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12 Clever Ways to Store Your Masks at Home and on the Go
Storage

As a result of the pandemic, many of us now wear masks every day. Having proper storage for your mask keeps it clean and accessible.

See How a DIY Cold Frame Could Extend Your Gardening Season
Gardening

A cold frame protects your less established plantings in early spring and fall, and helps seeds get an early start. Establish a cold frame in your garden by following these easy steps.

dumb cane plant care 101 - how to grow dumb cane plant indoors
House Plants

Despite its common name, dumb cane can be a smart choice for a houseplant. One of the “best dressed” foliage plants, it thrives in even moderately bright light.

How To Hang a Tapestry
Furniture & Design

Tapestries bring color and texture to any wall, but you have to know how to hang a tapestry right for the full effect.

House Offer with Letter
Buying

When you make an offer to buy a house, writing a letter to the seller may increase your odds of getting the house. Just be very careful about what you say.

Should You Paint Your House Black?
Painting & Finishing

It's a bold, dramatic move, but is painting your house black a good idea? Real estate pros and design experts weigh the pros and cons.

The Best Light Bulbs for Bathroom Options
Lighting

Perfect the lighting in your bathroom and provide the ideal level of illumination with one of these high-quality packs of light bulbs.

Best Combination Lock
Safety & Security

A quality combination lock can mean the difference between years of durable security and a lesser device getting picked—and you getting robbed. Zero in here on the right way to protect your valuables, on the go and at home.

Olight Flashlight Review
Tools & Materials

Small, lightweight, and rugged, today’s tactical flashlights offer a range of illuminating options. Find out how one of the most popular models fared in our hands-on testing.

Types of fans
Heating & Cooling

Not all fans are meant to keep you cool in the summertime—some remove pollutants, prevent mold, or circulate fresh air throughout a space. Following are types of fans that may come in handy at your home, and how they're used.

How to Replace (Almost) All of the Paper Products in Your Home
Interior

Paper products are cheap, convenient, and disposable. The problem is that they’re hurting the planet. Here are sustainable alternatives for almost all the paper products in your home.

Best Bathroom Sinks
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Whether for a full bathroom renovation or just a simple refresh, a carefully chosen sink is crucial to a bathroom’s character and functionality.

How to Get Rid of Geese
Wildlife

Learn easy, humane ways to repel Canada geese from your property — and keep them away!

The Best USB Wall Outlet Options
Tools & Materials

Keep your important devices charged at home or on the go with a USB wall outlet.

The Best Deck Screws for Your Outdoor Build
Tools & Materials

Find the right screws to secure your deck, dock, or porch decking, and to achieve a professional appearance.

The Best Planter Options
Furniture & Decor

Indulge your green thumb and find the best planters and pots for your flowers, houseplants, succulents, or outdoor garden.

The Best Forstner Bit Set Option
Tools & Materials

Start with the right Forstner bits, and you can drill smooth-sided, flat-bottomed holes for a variety of DIY and carpentry tasks.

11 Winter Supplies to Stock Up on Now, Before They Sell Out
Interior

These products are at risk of selling out this winter, so get them while you still can.

Types of maple trees
Landscaping

Add shade, structure, and brilliant fall foliage to your yard with these easy-to-grow maple trees.

buying land to build a house
Buying

Building a custom home is a dream for many, but before construction can commence, you have to purchase the land. Our tips on buying land to build a house can simplify the process and eliminate unwanted surprises.